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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 4, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Mar 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 28, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAITSTAFF PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EVERY HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER TUBES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE AND HOOKED UP TO DEGREASER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ONLY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE-APPROVED CHEMICALS ARE USED IN THE PROCESS OF WASHING DISHES. MANAGER REMOVED DEGREASER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.